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the election of barack obama, the kind of change towards a multiracial society that he saw in south africa as well. it was not just south africa that nelson mandela was revolutionary. it was his moral stature around the world and the way that he used it that made a difference. was tremendous respect from leaders around the world for nelson mandela. next year. are coming ines from presidents of this country. george w. bush, "we join the people of south africa and around the world and celebrity the life of nelson mandela. he was one of the great forces for freedom and equality of our time. he left the world with dignity and grace and our world is better off because of his example," that from president george w. bush a short time ago. jonathan karl, certainly president obama made aware of the news, the loss this afternoon. have we heard anything yet from the president? >> the white house is well aware of this, something we have been tracking a long time. no official statement yet. was a towering influence on president obama, inspiration. if you look now at the screen, that is the one and only
the election of barack obama, the kind of change towards a multiracial society that he saw in south africa as well. it was not just south africa that nelson mandela was revolutionary. it was his moral stature around the world and the way that he used it that made a difference. was tremendous respect from leaders around the world for nelson mandela. next year. are coming ines from presidents of this country. george w. bush, "we join the people of south africa and around the world and...
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he was elected to the upper house of parliament in india five times. we take you to johannesburg, the president of india. >> uncommon human that inspired all of mankind. he was an icon of social and economic changes, the kind of transformation and emancipation that his people had only dreamed of. he guided his nation braced by apartheid with his simple message of tolerance and harmonious. his life and struggle which represented hope for this uncertain not only in south africa, but all around the world remind us of the principle that the other nations, in the face of the of the prosecution, punishment and relentless oppression, nelson mandela continued his non-violent struggle with dignity and pride, refusing to be intimidated. he never diminished you his kind of struggle against injustice and inequality. he reminded us in india of the revolutionary methods of gandhi. it was therefore an honor for the indians to confer upon mandela our highest civilian award, jewel of india, when he visited india in 1990. mandiva received an unprecedented public welcome
he was elected to the upper house of parliament in india five times. we take you to johannesburg, the president of india. >> uncommon human that inspired all of mankind. he was an icon of social and economic changes, the kind of transformation and emancipation that his people had only dreamed of. he guided his nation braced by apartheid with his simple message of tolerance and harmonious. his life and struggle which represented hope for this uncertain not only in south africa, but all...
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and there is literature, the new democratically elected government, addressing historical injustices created new institutions, and on principles of non-citizens. closed on the floor, removed in books. and democracy. and the legal framework of apathy and transformation of institutions led to the physical improvement of economic conditions of millions of people. that run and cries of the presidency. nelson mandela laid the foundation for our country's successful -- one of the greatest sketches. and during his retirement. and gave birth to mandela days, a global call to action, mobilizing people to spend time helping those in need. in november of 2009, united nations general assembly declared the eighteenth of july nelson mandela international they. each year on the eighteenth of july the world comes together to celebrate mandela day, representing his selfless sacrifice and betterment of others. he was one of a kind. [speaking in native tongue] [speaking in native tongue] [speaking in native tongue] [speaking in native tongue] [speaking in native tongue] [speaking in native tongue] >> f
and there is literature, the new democratically elected government, addressing historical injustices created new institutions, and on principles of non-citizens. closed on the floor, removed in books. and democracy. and the legal framework of apathy and transformation of institutions led to the physical improvement of economic conditions of millions of people. that run and cries of the presidency. nelson mandela laid the foundation for our country's successful -- one of the greatest sketches....
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president in the country's first free election. now millions are mourning nelson mandela. he was a symbol of freedom and the strength of the human spirit in south africa and beyond. john and diana? >> karen, mandela clear hero to president obama. will he be traveling to south africa for the memorial? >> no trip has been announced yet by the white house but it seems likely the president and possibly first lady would go over for the services when they happen over the next week or two. the president was so candid yesterday speaking about the influence that nelson mandela had in his life. he said he could not imagine living his life without the example that nelson mandela set. >> tell us more about president obama's last trip to south africa and when he first met mandela has a senator. >> reporter: president obama was in south africa in june. nelson mandela was very sick at that point. the white house said out of respect for him and his family they were not going to have the obamas a go and meet him. instead he took his wife and daught
president in the country's first free election. now millions are mourning nelson mandela. he was a symbol of freedom and the strength of the human spirit in south africa and beyond. john and diana? >> karen, mandela clear hero to president obama. will he be traveling to south africa for the memorial? >> no trip has been announced yet by the white house but it seems likely the president and possibly first lady would go over for the services when they happen over the next week or two....
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this is a year after winning south africa's first multi racial election he helped welcome the 19959 rugby world cup to south africa. then would he won it. it couldn't have been a better story. his soccer legacy though came years later when south africa was awarded the honor of saging the 2010 world cup finals. the ailing former leader was there at the end of it all. it he didn't attend the early part. let's bring in cnn sports. i was honored. i got to go there, cover it. it was awesome. it was such a thrill for a football fan. talk about mandela's role in getting the world cup to south africa and what it meant. >> for nelson mandela, sport was everything and allowed for harmony he brought across everybody. it allowed for hope to be generated through sport where there might not have been hope ever before and he was very instrumental in being there in 2004 when fifa awarded south africa the ability to host the world cup and then you're looking at him here in 2010 and that was a major moment. the crowd gave him a standing ovation and everybody in the stadium could actually -- it was describe
this is a year after winning south africa's first multi racial election he helped welcome the 19959 rugby world cup to south africa. then would he won it. it couldn't have been a better story. his soccer legacy though came years later when south africa was awarded the honor of saging the 2010 world cup finals. the ailing former leader was there at the end of it all. it he didn't attend the early part. let's bring in cnn sports. i was honored. i got to go there, cover it. it was awesome. it was...
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they were showing him they accepted him as a freely elected president. then he looked down to the jailers who were in the front row and reminded everybody that my regime, my new leadership of this country is about reconciliation. it's about democracy. it's about taking care of the people. it's about improving the economy and that living in the past but looking forward to the future, he was a remarkable man. >> general powell, who where do you think as somebody who met him and followed him so closely from your leadership of this country, where do you think he got the emotional strength to set this example? obviously, it would be i think psychologically impossible to completely forgive the people who oppressed you for having done that or having denied you spending time with your children, cost you a marriage imprisoned you for 27 years. but he did so, so nakedly, publicly, having his jailers there at his inauguration. how is he able to do that? >> i think he came from the depth of the soul, the depth of his heart and the depth of his love for his country a
they were showing him they accepted him as a freely elected president. then he looked down to the jailers who were in the front row and reminded everybody that my regime, my new leadership of this country is about reconciliation. it's about democracy. it's about taking care of the people. it's about improving the economy and that living in the past but looking forward to the future, he was a remarkable man. >> general powell, who where do you think as somebody who met him and followed him...
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he would go on to become the country's first truly democratically elected leader. >> i do hereby promise to be faithful to the republic of south africa. wasorn to a local chief, he one of 13 children and the first member of his family to attend school. he began opposing the white minority a policy of apartheid, laws that segregated society and made colored south africans second-class citizens. byst, mandela was moved gandhi. more aggressive, so did he. as the head of the armed wing of led ational congress, he violent sabotage attacks and was arrested and tried in 1962. he would spend 27 years in jail that he was never forgotten. eventually, international and to sayl pressure led apartheid would be dismantled down the mandela would walk free. rather than seek richer view hising, he reached out to former oppressors trying to heal a divided nation. 1990 three, they shared the nobel peace prize. for fellow south africans and we want them to is crucial toh the contribution they have made towards a democratic party. >> he voted for the first time in 1994 with millions of his fellow black south
he would go on to become the country's first truly democratically elected leader. >> i do hereby promise to be faithful to the republic of south africa. wasorn to a local chief, he one of 13 children and the first member of his family to attend school. he began opposing the white minority a policy of apartheid, laws that segregated society and made colored south africans second-class citizens. byst, mandela was moved gandhi. more aggressive, so did he. as the head of the armed wing of led...
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imagine being the first elected president of a free south africa. he did not call it a black south africa and was not the president for the black people. he said, "this is a country for all africans, never again will this country live under oprotects." that he did... >> negotiating, having with pwbofer. negotiations with fq de-clare. >> the day he walked out of that gaol he had won the battle. south africa could be free one day, or not under him. he didn't have to do any of it. not only did he negotiate, he negotiated with compassion. senator patrick hay hi asked him about prison he said, "without prison i would they are have been able to do this." he felt joy. there are not many among us like this. >> we want to go to natasha. mandela visited the area. natasha, good to see you. how does the city remember that visit all these years later? >> >> let me point the picture. it was june 28, 1990. his stop in south florida was part of a triumphant tour. some leaders regard what happened here as one of the darkest chapters, not only in the history of miami
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freedom for future generations, a commitment to democracy and rule of law ratified not only by his election but his willingness to step down from power. [cheers and applause] >> given the sweep ofo cf1 o [cheers and applause] >> given the sweep of his life, the scope of his accomplishments, the adulation and around the earth, thanks to remember nelson mandela smiling and serene, detached from the tawdry affairs of other men. strongly permit such a life. [cheers and applause] >> instead, sharing with us his thoughts and fears, no miscalculation along with his victory. i am not a saint, he said. unless you think of the st. as a sinner who keeps on trying to. because he could admit imperfection. he was full of good humor, even mischief despite the heavy burden that he carried. he was not a statue made of marble but a man of flesh and blood, a son and husband, father and a friend. that is how we learn from him and we can learn from him still. in the arc of his life we see a man who earned his place in history through shrewdness and forgiveness and faith. he tells us what is possible not just in
freedom for future generations, a commitment to democracy and rule of law ratified not only by his election but his willingness to step down from power. [cheers and applause] >> given the sweep ofo cf1 o [cheers and applause] >> given the sweep of his life, the scope of his accomplishments, the adulation and around the earth, thanks to remember nelson mandela smiling and serene, detached from the tawdry affairs of other men. strongly permit such a life. [cheers and applause]...
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democratic, non-racial elections in 1994. prior to that, she served as director of the southern africa project of the lawyers committee for civil rights under law. douglas foster is the author of "after mandela: the struggle for freedom in post-apartheid south africa." he's an associate professor at northwestern university's medill school of journalism. donald gibb and john stremlau is vice president for peace programs at the carter center. he taught at the university of the witwatersrand in johannesburg. >> welcome to you all.gay mcdour first reaction tonight on hearing of the loss of nelson mandela? >> well, i'm terribly sad.of co. we knew it was coming. but nevertheless, it is a shock. and it's quite sad thing. i think first of all, the people of south africa who would be mourning in a very special way, but i think all around the world has lost a hero, a hero that we desperately needed, when he came forward and faif us hope. >> -- gave us hope. >> as we continue thisconversat. we do want to say to local stations that we ar
democratic, non-racial elections in 1994. prior to that, she served as director of the southern africa project of the lawyers committee for civil rights under law. douglas foster is the author of "after mandela: the struggle for freedom in post-apartheid south africa." he's an associate professor at northwestern university's medill school of journalism. donald gibb and john stremlau is vice president for peace programs at the carter center. he taught at the university of the...
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before he was even elected. describe for us his pivotal role in stopping this country from descending into civil war before even the first election could be held. >> why the way he reacted to the assassination was instructive. he was incredibly calm. he understood this was a critical point in south african history. it was he, rather than f.w. de klerk who went on national south african television that evening to talk to the nation to calm the nation. and even then, and it was emblel attic of him. even there on the night chris hanne, one of his closest associates was assassinated, he said we must reconcile with each other. we must forget the past and move on. i think in some ways it was at that very moment that he became president long before the election. and people thought of him as the person who would bring black and white together in south africa which is exactly what he did do. >> and i just want to add, you spent a lot of time with him. this is his memorial service. what we're also going to see is the fune
before he was even elected. describe for us his pivotal role in stopping this country from descending into civil war before even the first election could be held. >> why the way he reacted to the assassination was instructive. he was incredibly calm. he understood this was a critical point in south african history. it was he, rather than f.w. de klerk who went on national south african television that evening to talk to the nation to calm the nation. and even then, and it was emblel attic...
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four years later he was elected south africa's first president. let's examine the man behind the status. our first guest had a strong connection. his grandfather taught mandela and his grandmother visited the south african leader in prison. it's a pleasure to have you here. i know you are the headmaster of the groten school. i'm glad you took time on what must be a hard day, given the family connections you had and you know him yourself. >> thank you for having me, i'm honoured to be here and i thank groten school for allowing me to be here. the man would have loved that. >> tell me about your family and connections to nelson mandela. >> my grandfather taught nelson mandela in college in social anthropology. they belonged to the anc, the same organization. my grandmother was also a political leader within the anc. >> and your grandmother then also was close to him and visited him in prison, and nelson mandela wrote her. >> several times, and my grandmother would write back. she told me she wrote so many letters, some of which never reached him. a
four years later he was elected south africa's first president. let's examine the man behind the status. our first guest had a strong connection. his grandfather taught mandela and his grandmother visited the south african leader in prison. it's a pleasure to have you here. i know you are the headmaster of the groten school. i'm glad you took time on what must be a hard day, given the family connections you had and you know him yourself. >> thank you for having me, i'm honoured to be here...
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he was the successor to nelson mandela and just a symbol of the multiracial democratically elected government that nelson mandela brought in starting in 1994. something that this country, a beautiful, brave country had really never seen before. >> and, greg, what was their relationship like? >> reporter: it was importantly hand in hand -- what happened was when nelson mandela became president in 1994, he was at an advanced age. he had a lot of broader policy issues to deal with in south africa and around the world and for day-to-day actions of the government, he handed those over and i think by the end of the four years that he was president of his term as president, he was getting a little bittner vous about the power, the control. but because as people have noted, nelson mandela is as much a poll situation as anything else. he knows politics and how to play it and perhaps he wanted to play it in a certain way than his other colleagues were. but anyway, it still worked out well and was an important first term for him and a term that then he gave up and went on to the global stage acting not
he was the successor to nelson mandela and just a symbol of the multiracial democratically elected government that nelson mandela brought in starting in 1994. something that this country, a beautiful, brave country had really never seen before. >> and, greg, what was their relationship like? >> reporter: it was importantly hand in hand -- what happened was when nelson mandela became president in 1994, he was at an advanced age. he had a lot of broader policy issues to deal with in...
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> south africa led the effort in africa to try to got robin to do the right pilt thing and have the elections and allowed the opposition and it wasn't worked as they hoped so there is this tension between them recently. >> the tension between the two also spilled over to nelson mandela's relationship with his thabo. he considered the response to the zimbabwe there was -- the two had a rather fractured relationship, particularly during embecky's presidency. >> wasn't someone else mandela's preferred successor? he was overruled many times. >> this very anc way of leaving decisions to be done by the collector and nelson mandela often had to say, listen, i will have to leave it to the collective. >> how interesting is this? who knows. who knows. right now -- >> an extremely wealthy businessman. >> exactly true. he was telling me that when mandela first unilaterally reached out to the white government and was still behind bars. many of the compile anc leadership did not approve whatever and they were worried that mandela might be so eager for a deal that he would sell out. but everybody said there
> south africa led the effort in africa to try to got robin to do the right pilt thing and have the elections and allowed the opposition and it wasn't worked as they hoped so there is this tension between them recently. >> the tension between the two also spilled over to nelson mandela's relationship with his thabo. he considered the response to the zimbabwe there was -- the two had a rather fractured relationship, particularly during embecky's presidency. >> wasn't someone else...
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we'll show you what's happening in this election that we haven't seen since 1971. >>> and he's about to take over "the tonight show," but before he does, jimmy fallon talks exclusively with us about the big transition. good morning nelly! woah. hey! have you ever tried honey nut cheerios? love 'em. neat! now you on the other hand... you need some help. why? look atchya. what is that? you mean my honey wand? [ shouting ] [ splat ] come on. matter of fact. [ rustling ] shirt. shoes. shades. ah! wow! now that voice... my voice? [ auto-tuned ] what's wrong with my voice? yeah man, bee got swag! be happy! be healthy! that's gotta go too. ♪ hey! must be the honey! [ sparkle ] sweet. >>> you are watching "today in the bay." >>> good morning to you looking live from our camera in san jose this morning. chilly temperatures and temperatures close to 30 degrees means black ice on the roadways possible. so if you're headed out, do be careful or maybe stay with us until 8:00. we'd love to have you. >>> the mayoral race in san jose is officially on and plenty of candidates are jockeying for posi
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it grew sharper when south africa elected a white government passing laws taking racism to the extreme. the resettlement of 3 million, deprives the right to vote and travel. stripping them of citizenship. nelson mandela was 30. he was convinced peaceful demonstrations would never be enough. he helped to form and one an amped guerilla movement. a campaign of bombings and sabotage in the '60s led to his arrest and prosecution along with others in the movement. convicted but spared a death sentence, nelson mandela would spend a quarter of a century, 27 years behind prison walls, 18 of them at the notorious robin island. outside the fight grew more fears. aggression and violence focussed the attention of the world on racism. nelson mandela became the most famous prisoner in the world. the powerful international condemnation and growing domestic unrest chipped away at apart hide until nelson mandela was released from prison. the streets flowed with joy. the man, who was a powerful symbol of resistance, walked free, vowing never to go back to the black hell of apartheid. >> i have spoken abo
it grew sharper when south africa elected a white government passing laws taking racism to the extreme. the resettlement of 3 million, deprives the right to vote and travel. stripping them of citizenship. nelson mandela was 30. he was convinced peaceful demonstrations would never be enough. he helped to form and one an amped guerilla movement. a campaign of bombings and sabotage in the '60s led to his arrest and prosecution along with others in the movement. convicted but spared a death...
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and today most african governments are elected, whereas at that time, most were not. >> i guess the last question for you is if we look toward his legacy. there are so many things we can talk about with nelson mandela, all the questions are over multiracial democracy. why has it proffered so much harder and far less equal than many had expected? >> well, this is 21 of his most singular contributions. he really believed in non-racial democracy. >> that came clear. it wasn't the slogan. this was something he believed in and the anc statement that south africa belongs to all its people was extraordinary because other movements like the penn-african congress did not believe that. and he set that forward bus of that extraordinarily pragmatic character he had. he managed to combine a revolutionary leadership with a pragmatic view of what works best for people. and that i think is an example. we don't see enough of the practicing mattism and hpracti* pragmassism. >> what was your most memorable moment when you met him? >> most memorable moment was with my wife. we were at a rally in which there
and today most african governments are elected, whereas at that time, most were not. >> i guess the last question for you is if we look toward his legacy. there are so many things we can talk about with nelson mandela, all the questions are over multiracial democracy. why has it proffered so much harder and far less equal than many had expected? >> well, this is 21 of his most singular contributions. he really believed in non-racial democracy. >> that came clear. it wasn't the...
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he was the first black elected president of stojakovic in 1994. let's learn more about his life. >> a freeman taking his first steps into a new south africa. >> from prisoner to president. nelson mandela's 1990 release from jail signaled the end of south africa's racist policy of apartheid. he would go on to become the untry's first true democratically elected lea
he was the first black elected president of stojakovic in 1994. let's learn more about his life. >> a freeman taking his first steps into a new south africa. >> from prisoner to president. nelson mandela's 1990 release from jail signaled the end of south africa's racist policy of apartheid. he would go on to become the untry's first true democratically elected lea
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people say the fact the election went off at all in '94 was a miracle. mandela disarmed this man by having him over for tea. he left. no civil war, mr. mandela. >> we have spoken about how mandela learned the language of the oppressor and got into the mind of how africaners think and said with you may win the battle but not the war. look back at your history. >> a sense he learned it when he was a boy in those rural hills. he used to stick fight with his friend. there is a story about how in those stick fighting games as a boy, barefoot, he learned to win but not dishonor your opponent. it was that kind of analogy that he took through and he used it to great effect over and over again. our colleague is just outside the stadium watching all of these people come in. isha, what is it looking like out there? >> reporter: hi there, christiane. the crowd is continuing to come into this area and make their way to the fnb stadium even though the rain is pouring down. one of the remarkable things is despite the fact it is range so heavily when you see the large g
people say the fact the election went off at all in '94 was a miracle. mandela disarmed this man by having him over for tea. he left. no civil war, mr. mandela. >> we have spoken about how mandela learned the language of the oppressor and got into the mind of how africaners think and said with you may win the battle but not the war. look back at your history. >> a sense he learned it when he was a boy in those rural hills. he used to stick fight with his friend. there is a story...
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. >> when he was elected, many people did not know who he was. we are still learning about him and his time. also, his interactions with the poor. he is someone who is always reached out. >> the phrase that i use is ripped up the script. we just saw images of desmond tutu. the anglican experience against the africana experience in south africa. with in the religion of south africa, there has been so much to mull. -- tumult. catholic, what do you see for south africa as they try to move forward? this is a huge issue. >> nelson mandela was a huge, unifying figure. even in the last years of his life, he still helped people together. what will happen among these groups in the coming days and years will be critical. >> when you see south africa, do you perceive that religion still is front and center? i believe that he was in a methodist school coming out of the tribes way back. his religion still important there? >> i think that the anglican church still has a presence there. it can definitely play a role. >> part of the problem that they with his is
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millions came out for their first democratic election. it was peaceful, and it was just the best civic action of democracy that we've ever seen. it was an amazing moment in south africa, and they have basked in that. >> i'm going to bring fareed back in a mom. donna brazil is here, and as we see the reaction coming in from all over the world, give me a thought. what did -- you met nelson mandela personally. we have a picture of you with him. what did he mean to you? >> he was inspirational, a man of courage. he once said courage was not the absence of fear, but action in spite of it. he really led by example. i think that's one of the legacies we will always remember about madiba, madiba being his clan name, his traditional name. there's a picture, donna, of you right there. >>> fareed zakaria, is it overly naive to hope and pray that maybe the death of nelson mandela will inspire some of those world leaders out there, to do the right thing, to recognize that bloodshed and warfare will not achieve much, that peaceful relations perhaps can
millions came out for their first democratic election. it was peaceful, and it was just the best civic action of democracy that we've ever seen. it was an amazing moment in south africa, and they have basked in that. >> i'm going to bring fareed back in a mom. donna brazil is here, and as we see the reaction coming in from all over the world, give me a thought. what did -- you met nelson mandela personally. we have a picture of you with him. what did he mean to you? >> he was...
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, presumably re-elected with less vote or mandate. is that that double bite? >> i think the big problem in brazil is that growth has slowed so much recently and the supporters of government has weakened. for her to get back into power, what they need is structural reforms to switch their growth model away from consumption and investment. to do that, they need to raise savings rates, introduce pension forms. >> yeah. so despite the -- sort of the world cup coming, the distraction -- >> it's more a distraction. >> so out of the five, indonesia is the one that is likely to fare best? >> i think so. that's the one that we're most confident on. you know, there's certainly no guarantee who's going to win, but if joka does win, and he's the strong favorite at the moment, sentiment could be really good. is that enough to take pressure off the rupiah? >> i think so. part of the reason why indonesia has been so badly hit is uncertainty coming up to the elections. if you get a new minded guy in power, it could reduce sentiment. >> wee just got n
, presumably re-elected with less vote or mandate. is that that double bite? >> i think the big problem in brazil is that growth has slowed so much recently and the supporters of government has weakened. for her to get back into power, what they need is structural reforms to switch their growth model away from consumption and investment. to do that, they need to raise savings rates, introduce pension forms. >> yeah. so despite the -- sort of the world cup coming, the distraction --...
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podesta shepherded president-elect obama's transition team in 2008 and will serve as counselor to the president, traditionally a very influential role. he has advised even pushed the president over the years as he did on cnn after the president's re-election. >> you really have to focus on what you want to accomplish, particularly in the first year. i think that first year after re-election is the time to get a lot done. >> reporter: obama was unable to, and with the window closing on his chance for second term achievements, democratic sources tell cnn podesta's expertise is much needed. as president clinton's disciplined chief of staff, podesta guided that white house through a sex scandal, impeachment and a war in kosovo. he was known for cracking the whip. one former clinton colleague telling cnn his co-workers made him a name plate. on one side, john d.podesta. when he would lay into other aides, he or they would often turn the name plate around to reveal skippy, the nickname for podesta's hard as nails alter ego. it's openly known, even democratic sources will tell you that presi
podesta shepherded president-elect obama's transition team in 2008 and will serve as counselor to the president, traditionally a very influential role. he has advised even pushed the president over the years as he did on cnn after the president's re-election. >> you really have to focus on what you want to accomplish, particularly in the first year. i think that first year after re-election is the time to get a lot done. >> reporter: obama was unable to, and with the window closing...
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only a few years later, mandela was elected president in the first fully democratic vote in south africa's history. nelson mandela was 95 years old. the nobel peace prize winner died today after a long illness. tonight cnn is bringing you team coverage of this legendary leader, his life and death and the reaction around the world. here in our studio we're joined by the south african ambassador to the united states as well as the long-time cnn anchor bernie shaw. he conducted a remarkable interview with nelson mandela, an interview you haven't seen since 1994. but first let's go to cnn's robyn kurnow in johannesburg, south africa right now. robyn set the scene. it's a new day in south africa. people right now just waking up. what's the latest? >> reporter: many south africans will be getting that news on their radio in remote rural areas. some will pick up a paper on their way to catch a train into work. others will have picked it up on social media. but today is the first day in south africa's democratic history that south africans will be without the man that they knew as the father of th
only a few years later, mandela was elected president in the first fully democratic vote in south africa's history. nelson mandela was 95 years old. the nobel peace prize winner died today after a long illness. tonight cnn is bringing you team coverage of this legendary leader, his life and death and the reaction around the world. here in our studio we're joined by the south african ambassador to the united states as well as the long-time cnn anchor bernie shaw. he conducted a remarkable...
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in 2004 they were calling specifically for re-elections. this time they want him to go or the government to step down for a new government. they are talking about obstruction measures, they want a change in the political system. these are ideas that are difficult to force concessions on. these are sitting with vladimir putin on friday. people want to know what he was discussing. this has been an this is a choice between europe or a choice between some kind of soviet union 2.4, they russia has a corrupting influence on the country. we'll see how things progress throughout the day. >> thank you for joining us from kiev. a car bomb attack from a police station in columbia killed eight people. it happened in a town south-east of the booingo tea. fighters known as farc are suspected of being behind the attack. leaders and officials are engaged in talks, trying to end a 50 year war that is taking 200,000 lives. >> 72 years ago this weekend pearl harbour was attacked. it was known as the day of infamy. 400 japanese plants bombarded -- planes bomba
in 2004 they were calling specifically for re-elections. this time they want him to go or the government to step down for a new government. they are talking about obstruction measures, they want a change in the political system. these are ideas that are difficult to force concessions on. these are sitting with vladimir putin on friday. people want to know what he was discussing. this has been an this is a choice between europe or a choice between some kind of soviet union 2.4, they russia has a...
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they weren't there when mandela was freed or the free elections in the early '90s. it's a fascinating question for me, when you say farewell and pay tribute to one of the greats of history, today all the tributes will be made, 10 and 20 years from now, what will the young people take from it? >> it's interesting to that point, john, during the president's remarks, he mentioned what is probably nelson mandela's most famous speech, no matter when you were born. during the trial that wound up sending him away on his sentence, he had so many famous lines. it was notable because it would be the last words he spoke before he disappeared from society for all those years. the crowd went wild when nelson mandela's words echoed here through the words of president obama, to hear the cloud erupt, the strength of that message, that everyone is equal, there's really no preference, makes this man stand apart. >> it really does. it really does. that whole trial was incredible. he went on to say that the idea of no dominance but equal opportunity for all was this idea that he cheris
they weren't there when mandela was freed or the free elections in the early '90s. it's a fascinating question for me, when you say farewell and pay tribute to one of the greats of history, today all the tributes will be made, 10 and 20 years from now, what will the young people take from it? >> it's interesting to that point, john, during the president's remarks, he mentioned what is probably nelson mandela's most famous speech, no matter when you were born. during the trial that wound...
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you decided that nothing would prevent you from exercising your hard-won rights to elect a government of your choice. >> after one term as president nelson mandela did what few in the continent did before - stepping down with humour and grace. >> the time has come to hand over >> at the age of 78 nelson mandela embarked on a new phase of life. arbitrating in a number of political conflict, no matter who was involved. no sign of loenlyness in a man who had been single exhibits divorcing his second wife winnie. a man who survived yisent and freedom. at the age of 18 he married again. the bride was graca machel, a union celebrated by all. >> my wife and i... [ cheering and applause [ cheering and applause ] >> a union that lasted for the rest of nelson mandela's life. >> ..my wife and i say thank you very much. >> but before he died there was a chance for the world to thank him. >> on a chilly winter's night nelson mandela made his last appearance. acknowledging the roars of the crowd and stirring hearts as a world cup final was held for the first time in africa, the staging a couple of
you decided that nothing would prevent you from exercising your hard-won rights to elect a government of your choice. >> after one term as president nelson mandela did what few in the continent did before - stepping down with humour and grace. >> the time has come to hand over >> at the age of 78 nelson mandela embarked on a new phase of life. arbitrating in a number of political conflict, no matter who was involved. no sign of loenlyness in a man who had been single exhibits...